Saturation of the lipoid commonly used as the antigen in the Wassermann test for syphilis was accomplished with the aid of hydrogen and colloidal palladium according to the method described by Paal.

The widely used Wassermann test for syphilis has its faults. If the tested patient has recently been vaccinated, the Wassermann may be “positive” — the standard indication of syphilis. It may also be ...

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- a blood test to detect syphilis; a complement fixation test is used to detect antibodies to the syphilis organism treponema; a positive reaction indicates the presence of antibodies and therefore ...